Mothaiba Pandan Vodka — Southeast Asian Botanical
Flavoured 40% ABV Mothaiba Spirits
20 May 2026
Decent everyday vodka
A reliable pour that won't blow your mind but does the job. The nose has Earthy pandan vanilla — the review is accurate there. The palate gives you lime citrus, which is fine but a bit safe. I keep reaching for other bottles when I want to sip neat, but for cocktails it's hard to complain. The ginger warmth and a clean is clean.
14 May 2026
My new favourite vodka
Third bottle in and it just gets better. The nose opens with makrut leaf and gentle ginger warmth — I also picked up lime zest that the review mentions. On the palate, lime citrus is spot on, and there's a Beautifully layered that makes this incredibly smooth. The finish closes with ginger warmth and a clean. This has become my go-to. Makes an incredible Martini too.
2 April 2026
Good but not great
Decent vodka for the price. The nose is clean — I got the Earthy pandan vanilla that the review mentions — but the palate didn't wow me. The makrut leaf herbal notes and a warming ginger spice is fine but nothing special, and I'd have preferred more character coming through. That said, the Long and aromatic with lingering pandan is clean enough. Works well in cocktails where you don't need a premium bottle.
11 February 2026
Pleasant enough
I can see why people rate this but it's not quite my favourite. The Earthy pandan vanilla is clean — really approachable — but the palate is a touch too neutral for my preferences. The Beautifully layered is smooth and easy, which makes it good for vodka newcomers. I was expecting a bit more character given the editorial score.
